A Sheet of Heads 18th century

"A Sheet of Heads" is a pen and brown ink drawing by Mauro Gandolfi, an 18th-century Italian artist. It depicts the profile views of eight heads, likely studies for a larger composition. The drawing is characteristic of Gandolfi's style, which combined detailed anatomical accuracy with a sense of dynamism and emotion. The close-up composition and focus on individual heads showcase Gandolfi's exceptional skill in capturing human features and expressions. This work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the creative process of an accomplished artist.